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The spirit of hope and support was palpable at the 13 th Annual Pink Out the Park, during the Strike Out Cancer Weekend. The decade-long partnership between the Detroit Tigers, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care welcomed thousands of fans, mostly sporting pink, in honor and celebration of the hundreds of attendees who have been affected by breast cancer. On Air with Tigers Radio “Check your boobs. Get a mammogram. I have cancer.” That simple but powerful message from a fri...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute held its first All Cancer Game, part of Strike Out Cancer Weekend, on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Comerica Park in collaboration with McLaren Health Care and the Detroit Tigers. The current leading team in the American League played its division rival, the Cleveland Guardians, during an evening commemorated as the All Cancer Game, where thousands gathered to support the fight against cancer. Cancer survivors who were patients at various Karmanos locations throughou...

Just as pediatricians offer specialized care tailored to the unique developmental needs of children, geriatricians provide focused medical expertise for aging adults. Recognizing that seniors are not simply older versions of younger individuals, geriatricians possess the knowledge and skills to address the distinct physiological and health considerations that arise with age. Engaging with a geriatrician can be a crucial step in promoting healthy aging, managing complex conditions, and supporting indepen...

Summer is a great time to be outside — whether you're heading to the beach, playing sports, or just hanging out with friends. But with all that sunshine comes the need to protect your skin. The sun gives off ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can damage your skin even on cloudy days. Too much exposure can cause sunburns, early wrinkles, and increase the risk of skin cancer. Luckily, protecting your skin is easy when you make it part of your daily routine. Here are some smart and simple ways to stay safe in th...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is common and widespread virus, and about 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , it spreads mainly through direct contact, particularly during sexual activities such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. There are over 200 types of HPV, but some of them can cause serious health problems, like cancer. Most of the time, the body fights off the infection on its own, but if certain types of HPV persist for too...

When should you go to the ER for the flu? With the 2024-2025 flu season being described as the “most intense” in 15 years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated there have been at least 24 million cases across the country. This has resulted in more than 310,000 hospitalizations and, tragically, 13,000 deaths. The widespread nature of this flu has caused many to seek care in their nearest emergency department, increasing the potential to overwhelm physicians and caregivers. In ...

What would eventually become a first-of-its-kind event for McLaren Oakland began when a few Waterford Fire Department firefighters brought an idea to their captain. Naturally placing an importance on their health in their physically and emotionally demanding profession, the group of first responders had the idea of partnering with a local Oakland County hospital and bringing a health screening to them and their colleagues. Waterford Fire Marshall Capt. Christopher Webster was motivated by his team’s ent...

McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County, partnered with the Waterford Fire Department to provide critical health and wellness screenings to more than 40 of the county’s courageous and selfless first responders. Hosted at the Waterford Fire Department on Tues., Jan. 28, the event was open to all men and women serving as police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, or any first responder service, with more than 40 responders attending. “We are incredibly grateful to the fire dep...

At what point should a doctor evaluate headaches? Everyone gets headaches. They can range, perhaps starting as a dull pain before escalating to the squeezing, dizzying feeling, and start from a number of causes: a lack of/poor quality sleep, certain foods, alcohol consumption, stress, eye straining, dehydration/lack of food, among others. In many cases, a drugstore pain reliever or headache medicine will resolve the symptoms relatively quick. There does reach a point, though, that consistent headaches —...

McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County, has partnered with the Waterford Fire Department to provide critical health and wellness screenings to county’s courageous and selfless first responders. Hosted at the Waterford Fire Department (2495 Crescent Lake Road in Waterford) on Tues., Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the screening is open to all men and women serving as police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, or any first responder service. “We are incredibly grateful to the ...